Thessaloniki Conference Organizers Want Clear Operations Framework

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Conferences and events organizers in Thessaloniki are once again calling on the government to clarify Covid-19 health protocols for MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) events and are claiming unfair treatment with regard to restrictions in effect for other multi-person gatherings. The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) issued a statement in

Eastern Halkidiki Promoted as Wine Tourism Destination to Croatian Market

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Photo Source: Municipality of Aristotle The Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki has collaborated with the Chamber of Halkidiki and a newly established cluster of local businesses to present the area’s tourism offerings and wine routes to Croatian tourism professionals. During a recent event held in Split, Croatia, in the presence of media representatives, travel

Covid-19 Drives Thessaloniki Hotel Stays Down by 1m in 8 Months

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Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Hoteliers Association The outbreak of Covid-19 has cost Thessaloniki hotels more than 1.05 million overnight stays in the first eight months of 2020, a decline of nearly 80 percent, according to data released this week by the Thessaloniki Hotels Association. More specifically, the northern port city saw the number of overnight stays […]

New Celestyal Experience Ship to Debut March 2021

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Celestyal Cruises, as of March 6, 2021, will set sail for the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean with its “Experience” ship, the newest addition to its fleet. The ship’s sailings will begin with the seven-night “Three Continents” itinerary calling on Greece (Athens and Rhodes), Turkey (Kusadasi), Israel (Ashdod), Egypt (Port Said) and Cyprus (Limassol). […]

CoronaPass: Ticketseller Facilitates Covid-19 Testing for Customers to Ensure Safe Travel

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Τicketseller, a Greek online travel research and booking site, has joined forces with medical care provider CrossBorderMedCare to offer its customers special services for travel during coronavirus (Covid-19) times. Under the agreement, Ticketseller’s customers can apply for molecular testing (PCR Test) and antibody testing before travel. If their results are negative,

Major Projects to Boost Thessaloniki’s Reputation in Southeastern Europe

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Photo source: Thessaloniki Port Authority Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum reveals developments for major infrastructure projects in Thessaloniki Major infrastructure works are underway in Thessaloniki, which are expected to contribute to the development of the northern port city as a trade and logistics hub, as well as a significant tourism destination in Southeastern Europe.

Ministry’s Tourist Guide Schools Attract 2,880 Applications

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Athens, Greece. Photo © Y. Skoulas. Source: Visit Greece Greece’s five tourist guide schools this year have accepted a total of 2,880 applications, which shows the increasing demand for tourism education in the country, the Greek Tourism Ministry said in an announcement on Tuesday. The schools are located in Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as […]

Thessaloniki’s MICE Industry Prepares for a Difficult 2021

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Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel (Thessaloniki Tourism Organization) The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) is calling on its members and state authorities to support its efforts to maintain and improve the prime position of Thessaloniki in the international MICE industry amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Together with our members, we will create a strategy and action

Greece Presented to US Travel Agents at ASTA’s Virtual Event

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Greece’s tourism offerings were presented to US travel agents during the annual global convention of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). The event was originally scheduled to take place in Washington but, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was transformed into a virtual event and held under the name ASTA Global Live (AGL) during August […]

GNTO to Start 2021 Tourism Promotion for Greece End of October

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The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is preparing for the 2021 tourism season and has announced plans to launch new promotional actions for Greece by the end of October. Speaking in Thessaloniki during the FVW Workshop Greece 2020, the annual meeting of the FVW magazine, GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis said that Greece needed to […]